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Work It (Nelly song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Work It'" is a single by American rapper Nelly featuring American singer Justin Timberlake. It was released on February 24, 2003, as the fourth single from Nelly's 2002 album, 'Nellyville'. It peaked at number 68 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, and number seven on the UK Singles Chart.
Critical reception
Tom Sinclair of 'Entertainment Weekly' panned the collaboration, stating that the song was one of the weaker tracks in 'Nellyville' despite the inclusion of Justin Timberlake. Dele Fadele of 'NME' described it as a "silly pop-directed collaboration with Justin Timberlake of *N Sync." Writing for 'PopMatters', Wayne Franklin noted that Timberlake croons on the song.
Commercial performance
"Work It" peaked at number 68 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 on the March 13, 2004, issue of 'Billboard', charting for five weeks. It also peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart on March 15, 2003, spending 11 weeks on the chart.
Music video
The music video for "Work It" shows Justin and Nelly visiting the Playboy Mansion where they play tennis and meet many of the Playboy Playmates. Hugh Hefner also makes an appearance. It was directed by Joseph Kahn and released in 2003.
Other versions and in popular culture
The song was remixed by Scott Storch remix and was included on Nelly's 2003 remix album 'Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention'. Another remix by Jason Nevins sampled AC/DC's 1980 single "Back in Black", which received considerable airplay, but was not officially released. The "Nevins Universal Dub" remix was played in the viral internet sensation clip of Robin Schreiber dancing at the Golden State Warriors basketball game on November 9, 2016
Track listing
'UK CD single'
'UK 12-inch single'
'UK remix CD single'
'European CD single'
'Canadian CD single'
Charts
Certifications
Release history
References
Category:2002 songs
Category:2003 singles
Category:Justin Timberlake songs
Category:Music videos directed by Joseph Kahn
Category:Nelly songs
Category:Universal Records singles
Category:Songs written by Nelly
Category:Songs written by Justin Timberlake
Category:Songs written by Jay E
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